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Food exhibition open to public at Kalaivanar Arangam as part of the International Biodiversity Day on Sunday
Food exhibition is being conducted at Kalaivanar Arangam as part of the International Biodiversity Day on May 22, 2022. The exhibition organised by National Biodiversity Authority will be open to public from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm, says Dr. V. B. Mathur, Chairman, National Biodiversity Authority.
Dr. Mathur and Shri. J. Justin Mohan, Secretary, National Biodiversity Authority was addressing the media regarding the National level celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity  which will be inaugurated by Shri. Bhupendar Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change tomorrow. He will also inaugurate the exhibition. Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Shri. Siva V. Meyyanathan will also participate in the event.
About 25 states are participating in this exhibition and there will be 50 stalls where the public can know more about the local foods of the various states. Apart from the exhibition, a special postal cover on Biodiversity by India post will be released on the occasion.
Ahead of the IBD, a slogan writing competition was being held for the past one month. NBA has received 16,000 entries for this competition and the final result will be announced in the event. The main aim of the competition is to make the children and youngster to think about conserving the Biodiversity and on this line the theme of the competition is 'Five things to do to conserve the Biodiversity'.
May 22nd is celebrated as an International Day for Biological Diversity every year globally to create awareness among the citizens and stakeholders on the importance and need for the conservation of biological diversity. The theme of the IDB for this year is “Building a shared future for all life”.
The National Biodiversity Authority  was established by the Central Government in 2003 to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act . The NBA is a Statutory Body and it performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory functions for the Government of India on issues of conservation, sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 214.95 Cr
Over 4.06 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 47,945
5,076 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.71%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.72%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 214.95 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.06 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10414505
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2nd Dose
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10110733
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Precaution Dose
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6866692
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18435535
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2nd Dose
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17705582
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Precaution Dose
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13363109
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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40623700
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2nd Dose
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30842436
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61792113
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2nd Dose
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52644732
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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560884572
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2nd Dose
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514242591
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Precaution Dose
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76102563
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203958218
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2nd Dose
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196586758
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Precaution Dose
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40869173
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127620265
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2nd Dose
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122891258
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Precaution Dose
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43582209
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Precaution Dose
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18,07,83,746
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Total
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2,14,95,36,744
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 47,945. Active cases now constitute 0.11% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.71%. 5,970 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,39,19,264.
5,076 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,20,784 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.94 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.72% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.58%.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Shelter For Children In Need Of Care And Protection
The number of children in need of care and protection under Sec 2 of the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 which are supported under Child Protection Services Scheme – Mission Vatsalya is 90,584 . The Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 establish a framework for rehabilitation and shelter of children in need of care and protection and in difficult circumstances.
Further, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme namely Child Protection Services  Scheme under which support is provided to States and UT Governments for delivering services for children in need of care and difficult circumstances. The Child Care Institutions  established under the CPS scheme support inter-alia age-appropriate education, access to vocational training, recreation, health care, counselling etc.
The Ministry also issued advisories and guidelines for encouraging COVID appropriate behaviour, monitoring of Child Care Institutions and coping strategies during COVID times for ensuring regular supply of food, water etc., to the children living in CCIs. A responsibility matrix defining role of primary duty holders at all levels from State to Panchayati Raj Institutions was also shared with States/UTs.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Tariff Notification in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section  of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance , No. 36/2001-Customs , dated the 3rd August, 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section , vide number S. O. 748 , dated the 3rd August, 2001, namely:-
In the said notification, for TABLE-1, TABLE-2, and TABLE-3 the following Tables shall be substituted, namely: -
“TABLE-1
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Sl. No.
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Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item
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Description of goods
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Tariff value

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1
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1511 10 00
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Crude Palm Oil
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554
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2
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1511 90 10
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RBD Palm Oil
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583
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3
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1511 90 90
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Others – Palm Oil
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569
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4
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1511 10 00
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Crude Palmolein
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585
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5
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1511 90 20
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RBD Palmolein
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588
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6
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1511 90 90
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Others – Palmolein
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587
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7
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1507 10 00
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Crude Soya bean Oil
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742
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8
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7404 00 22
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Brass Scrap 
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3450
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9
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1207 91 00
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Poppy seeds
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3395
TABLE-2
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Sl. No.
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Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item
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Description of goods
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Tariff value

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1.
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71 or 98
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Gold, in any form, in respect of which the benefit of entries at serial number 356 of the Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 is availed
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496 per 10 grams
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2.
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71 or 98
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Silver, in any form, in respect of which the benefit of entries at serial number 357 of the Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 is availed
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596 per kilogram
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3.
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71
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 Silver, in any form, other than medallions and silver coins having silver content not below 99.9% or semi-manufactured forms of silver falling under sub-heading 7106 92;
 Medallions and silver coins having silver
content not below 99.9% or semi-manufactured forms of silver falling under sub-heading 7106 92, other than imports of such goods through post, courier or baggage.
Explanation. - For the purposes of this entry, silver in any form shall not include foreign
currency coins, jewellery made of silver or
articles made of silver.
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596 per kilogram
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4.
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71
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 Gold bars, other than tola bars, bearing manufacturer’s or refiner’s engraved serial number and weight expressed in metric units;
 Gold coins having gold content not below 99.5% and gold findings, other than imports of such goods through post, courier or baggage.
Explanation. - For the purposes of this entry, “gold findings” means a small component such as hook, clasp, clamp, pin, catch, screw back used to hold the whole or a part of a piece of Jewellery in place.
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496 per 10 grams
TABLE-3
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Sl. No.
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Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item
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Description of goods
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Tariff value

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1
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080280
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Areca nuts
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3915”
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s departure statement ahead of his visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia
I will leave for Hiroshima, Japan to attend the G7 Summit under the Japanese Presidency at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan. It will be a pleasure to meet Prime Minister Kishida again after his recent visit to India for the India – Japan Summit. My presence in this G7 Summit is particularly meaningful as India holds the G20 Presidency this year. I look forward to exchanging views with the G7 countries and other invited partners on challenges that the world faces and the need to collectively address them. I would also be holding bilateral meetings with some of the leaders attending the Hiroshima G7 Summit.
From Japan, I will be visiting Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. This will be my first visit, as also the first ever visit by any Indian Prime Minister, to Papua New Guinea. I will host on 22 May 2023 the 3rd Summit of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation  jointly with H.E. Mr. James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. I am grateful that all 14 Pacific Island Countries  have accepted the invitation to attend this important Summit. FIPIC had been launched during my visit to Fiji in 2014, and I look forward to engaging with the PIC Leaders on issues that bring us together, such as climate change and sustainable development, capacity building and training, health and well-being, infrastructure and economic development.
Apart from the FIPIC engagements, I look forward to my bilateral interactions with Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae, Prime Minister Marape and some of the other PIC Leaders participating in the Summit.
Thereafter, I will be travelling to Sydney, Australia at the invitation of Prime Minister Albanese. I look forward to our bilateral meeting, which will be an opportunity to take stock of our bilateral ties and follow up on our first India-Australia Annual Summit held in New Delhi in March this year. I will also interact with Australian CEOs and business leaders, and meet the Indian community in Sydney at a special event.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness measures on Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ in Gujarat
Assures Central Assistance to Gujarat for cyclone preparedness
Cyclone situation being closely monitored in conjunction with States and regional offices of MoHFW
Central Medical Quick Response Teams kept on standby
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the preparedness measures being taken by the Centre and Gujarat state administration on cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ with Shri Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel, Health Minister of Gujarat at Bhuj, Gujarat today.
Cyclone Biparjoy, a “very severe cyclonic storm”, is expected to cross the Gujarat coast on June 15.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is in continuous communication with its Regional Offices in all States of the Western Coast  with instructions to provide requisite support to the States in their preparedness for the cyclone. So far, no such request has been communicated to the Health Ministry.
Six multi-disciplinary Central Quick Response Medical Teams [pooled in from Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi; LHMC, New Delhi; Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi; AIIMS ; AIIMS  and AIIMS ] are kept ready to be mobilised in the event of any requirements for the same for providing emergency care and services. Besides, teams from NIMHANS, Bengaluru are also on standby to provide psychosocial care and aid to the any affected population.
The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme  in all States have been tasked to conduct post disaster disease-surveillance through the State/district surveillance units for timely detection of any disease outbreak of any epidemic prone diseases in the aftermath of cyclone. In case of any logistic requirement by the States, M/s HLL Lifecare Ltd. has been tasked with supply of the same.
Union Health Ministry continues to closely monitor the cyclone situation and is taking all necessary measures to be prepared for any health emergencies.
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
Clarification on estimates of Toilet Costs under Swachh Bharat Mission
It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Swachh Bharat Mission, that some incorrect estimates of toilet costs constructed under SBM-G are being circulated on social media and reported in print and electronic media.
This is to clarify that under the Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin, each eligible beneficiary gets Rs. 12,000 as an incentive/subsidy to build a low cost but good quality household toilet. This centre and the state contribute to this incentive in the ratio of 60:40. The centre releases its share to the states, and it is the states who implement the program on the ground.
While the average cost of a twin-pit leach pit toilet is about Rs. 12,000, it can vary based on local conditions. In some cases, the beneficiaries may also choose to spend more than just the government incentive in order to build even better quality toilets. Hence it is incorrect to suggest that the incentive is equivalent to the "cost of a toilet".
Over 7 crore toilets have been constructed since the launch of the mission, and the sanitation coverage has more than doubled, from 39% in October 2014 to over 82% today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Scientists fabricate protein that can help study diseases like multiple sclerosis
Scientists have fabricated monolayers of pure myelin basic protein , a major protein component of myelin sheath, which is a protective membrane that wraps around the axon of nerve cells and acts as a model protein in studying diseases like multiple sclerosis .
MBP helps in compactification of the myelin sheath, and the fabricated tailored monolayers can give an in-depth understanding of the role of MBP in forming multi-lamellar myelin sheath structure as well as preserving the integrity, stability, and compactness of the sheath.
A research group from physical sciences division of the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, an autonomous institute of North-East India under the Department of Science and Technology, used a technique called the Langmuir-Blodgett  technique to form monolayers of pure myelin basic protein at the air-water and air-solid interfaces.
This research group is led by Dr. Sarathi Kundu, Associate Professor, along with Mr. Raktim J. Sarmah, a Senior Research Fellow, have explained the mechanism of formation of MBP while tracking the stability and rigidity of the protein films by tuning the subphase pH conditions. The reversible nature of the molecules confirms the flexibility of the films with respect to the pH conditions.
The behaviour of the protein under variable pH conditions were investigated from different areas of the monolayer formed at the air-water interface. The rigidity of the monolayers were correlated with the specific domains formed and the area occupied by the domains on the water surface.
The closely packed MBP layer formed at the air-water and also on solid surfaces fabricated by the LB method will be helpful in studying different chemical and physical properties in 2D in the vicinity of protein environment. The deposited LB films of MBP may also be considered as protein nanotemplates to crystallize proteins of interest. This research work was recently published in the journal of Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects under the reputed Elsevier publishers.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar attends the India Global Forum at Dubai
PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision is of building Trusted corridors for Technologies & innovation with countries : Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The future of technology is going to be different from what we have experienced. Next Decades are going to be partnership driven: Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar has attended the Ministerial Roundtable titled Globalisation of Indian Tech & Innovation Talent. He put forth the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on making Trusted corridors of Technologies & Innovation “PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision is of building Trusted corridors for Technologies & innovation with countries - with India as a skill hub & Young Indians as innovators for the world”, he said while addressing the audience comprising of Government & Industry leaders from India, UAE, UK, Israel and other participant countries, in Dubai, UAE today.
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar at India Global Forum at Dubai, UAE
Highlighting the success story of India’s Digital Public Platforms that have been tested for both scale and cost effectiveness, the Minister reiterated that “Our Prime Minister has already made it clear that the world will benefit from the India stack”.
Speaking about future of technology, the Minister who himself has a vast experience in the tech sector, stated that “the future of technology is going to be different from what we have experienced with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Extended Reality/ Augmented Reality, High Power compute etc. shall catalyse innovation in various fields.”
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar at India Global Forum at Dubai, UAE
The Minister, speaking at the backdrop of India assuming the presidency of G20 and the council chair of GPAI Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, stressed upon collaboration amongst countries. He termed the coming decades to be driven by partnerships.
He also underlined India as a trusted technology partner which is catalysing its digital economy by ensuring Safety & Trust of its Digital Nagriks . He spoke about the new Digital Personal Data Protection bill 2022 which does a fine job at balancing seemingly contradictory objectives of safeguarding citizens privacy, ensure ease of doing business and providing for Max Governance. He informed that the bill has been drafted keeping in mind India’s vibrant startup and innovation ecosystem.
The Minister also met the senior leadership of organizations such Sequoia, Coinbase and VerSe as a part of his visit to the IGF2022.
Later in the day, the Minister and his counterpart from the UAE government, H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama participated in a moderated session titled Partners in Disruption & Innovation. The dialogue builds upon the two minister’s engagement in last year’s IGF as well as Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s visit to Dubai earlier this year to explore the levers to make technological collaborations between India and UAE a success.
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Ministry of Communications
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E-Auction of surplus land parcels of BSNL
E-Auction of surplus land parcels of BSNL
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.  has initiated an e-Tender for the e-Auction of eleven numbers of surplus land parcels across India, on “as is where is” basis, out of which two land parcels are in Andhra Pradesh Circle. A newspaper advertisement will be published very soon. These properties are located in the prime localities and are free from encumbrances and hidden costs. The surplus land parcels proposed to be made available through e-tender and e-Auction are listed below.
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S.N.
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State
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Location of Land Parcel
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Area 
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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Vacant Land, S Annavaram, Bank Colony, Tuni, Andhra Pradesh – 533401
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6,377
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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Store Yard Compound, RS No.554/1A, Near Telephone Exchange, 13th ward, Palakole, Andhra Pradesh - 584260
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4,180
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3
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Kerala
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Telephone Exchange Compound, Choondy, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala - 683561
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9,000
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4
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Kerala
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Vacant Land, Off Maithry Nagar Main Road, Kottarakkara PO, Kollam, Kerala - 691506
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3,580
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5
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Madhya Pradesh
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Staff Colony, Opp. Saify Nagar , Khatiwala Tank, Indore City, Madhya Pradesh – 452014
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1,185
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6
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Punjab
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Regional Telecom Training Centre, Guru Amar Dass Colony, Near Railway Phatak, Patiala-Rajpura Bypass, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401
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79,422
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7
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Tamilnadu
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Dinrose Telephone Exchange, Thayir Sahib Street, No.87/93, Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamilnadu - 600002
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4,047
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8
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Tamilnadu
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Telephone Exchange and Staff Quarters, No.2, Palani Road, Udumalpet, Tamilnadu - 642128
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4,267
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9
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Tamilnadu
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Microwave Building, 216/1B, Karamandai-Combatore Road, Near Bustand, Chickadasampalayam Village, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu - 641301
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2,929
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10
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Tamilnadu
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BSNL DTO Compound, Sivanpadai Street, Villupuram, Tamilnadu - 605602
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2,396
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11
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Puducherry
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Co-axial Comoundm 24, Dr.Ambedkar Salai, Colas Nagar, Puducherry – 605001
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2,237
For complete details and bidding, please visit https://www.mstcecommerce.com/auctionhome/propertysale/index.jsp.
The RFPs can also be accessed at
- Notifications Tab of https://www.mstcecommerce.com/auctionhome/propertysale/index.jsp
- https://www.bsnl.co.in/opencms/bsnl/BSNL/virtual_dataroom
The submission of online bids can be done from 11:00 Hrs of 03/08/2023 to 15:00 Hrs on 17/08/2023
For any site related queries for Land Parcels at Tuni and Palakole in Andhra Pradesh, please contact Executive Engineer , BSNL Civil Division, Rajahmundry on 9490122622 or cecivilapeermy[at]gmail[dot]com.